(a) the details of the implementation of Remote Areas Development
Programme in Kerala;
(b) whether the Union Government have received any proposal from
the State Government in this regard;
(c) if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the reaction of the Government thereto?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT ( PROF. RITA VERMA)
(a) to (d) The Ministry of Rural Development is implementing various programmes
for development of rural areas. These programmes extend to various parts of the country including Kerala. However, there is no exclusive programme being implemented by this Ministry as `Remote Areas Development Programme`.